The Best Trick Nobody Learns Early Enough: Why Every Skater Should Master Manuals
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The Best Trick Nobody Learns Early Enough: Why Every Skater Should Master Manuals

Manuals might not be the most glamorous trick in skateboarding, but they could be the most important. From improving balance and board control to unlocking creativity, here's why every skater shoul...
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DGK: The Brand That Proved Skateboarding Belongs To Everyone

Few skate brands have had the cultural impact of DGK. Founded by Stevie Williams and rooted in the streets of Philadelphia, DGK helped redefine who skateboarding was for and continues to inspire ge...
Why More Skaters Are Choosing Wider Decks Again
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Why More Skaters Are Choosing Wider Decks Again

The days of ultra-narrow skateboard decks are fading fast. From street skaters to transition riders, more people are choosing wider setups than ever before. Here's why deck sizes like 8.25 and 8.5 ...
From Skate Stoppers To Skate Spots: How Nottingham Became One Of The UK's Best Skate Cities
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From Skate Stoppers To Skate Spots: How Nottingham Became One Of The UK's Best Skate Cities

The relationship between skateboarding and local government hasn't always been easy. But Nottingham has quietly become one of the UK's strongest skate communities. We take a look at how the city ev...
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Bones Wheels: The Brand Most Skaters Eventually Come Back To

Every skater experiments with setups. Different decks, different trucks and different wheels. Yet after years of trying alternatives, many skaters end up riding Bones. Here's why Bones has become o...
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Modern Skateboarding Still Has Soul. You Just Have To Know Where To Look.

Has skateboarding become too polished, too commercial or too focused on social media? We don't think so. Looking at brands like DGK, WKND and Toy Machine, it's clear that creativity, individuality ...